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BOSTON --- MHP’s homeownership team hit the road this month, doing three events in Boston to explain the benefits of the ONE Mortgage program to prospective first-time homebuyers and realtors.

Go to the 5-minute mark of this video to hear Needham's Devra Bailin explain why housing is economic development.

HAVERHIILL --- Julio Quinones has been playing the lottery his whole adult life but hasn’t won much. So when he saw an ad in the paper for a housing lottery, he thought, “I’m not going to win that one.” But this time, he did and now he and his family are happy at Tenney Place.

PROVINCETOWN --- In September, public officials and funders celebrated the grand opening of Provincetown’s Stable Path. When officials were done speaking, resident Tracey Primavera delivered a heartfelt message about homelessness, self-discovery, community kindness and what having a home means to her and her dad.

National and local experts will gather at Boston College on Friday, Sept. 30 to discuss whether current mortgage policies are increasing the gap between rich and poor.

Remember to sign up for fall trust training

BOSTON --- Given the limited mission of Municipal Affordable Housing Trusts (MAHT) as defined in MGL Ch. 44, Sec 55c, MAHTs that use Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for all allowable CPA community housing uses have been in a quandary. Some may not even realize it.